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I guess best strategy is to launch, show moderate traction, moderate PMF. I guess this creates hook for VCs now a days.

The VC landscape is shifting. Funders are grappling with critical challenges impacting the entire startup ecosystem. Key VC Hurdles: * Exit Uncertainty: IPOs are slow, M&As are down. VCs are holding investments longer, impacting liquidity for new de

Raising VC Money? Tips No One Tells You : 1) Don’t Chase VCs, Attract Them - Build something so good they can’t ignore you. 2) Traction > Decks - Fancy pitch decks don’t matter if your numbers don’t add up. 3) Investors Follow Other Investors - G

Unpopular Opinion: If you have zero traction, don’t pitch VCs yet. You know what I see too often? Founders sending decks before they’ve even tested the idea. Here’s the blunt truth: 💡 VCs don’t fund ideas. They fund signals. And “signal” doesn’t

Which of these is the next big funding wave in 2025? Vote & share your prediction before the VCs do! 👇🏻

Medials, please take note: Investors won't fund your million-dollar idea alone. They want to see either a prototype or traction for your product. Don't waste time chasing funding based solely on ideas. Show them tangible progress first and money wil

Hello Everyone - Good Morning So lately I have been seeing lots of post regarding the Funding , how can we get funding at idea stage etc etc . My Personal Opinion : If you are not from IIT or IIM you won't get funding form anyone, unless you show

What VCs Actually Count as “Traction” at Pre-Seed Early-stage founders often ask: “We don’t have revenue yet - can we still raise?” Yes. But only if you show traction that feels real. Here's what investors actually look for at pre-seed: - A waitl

🚫 Why No VC Is Investing in You (Yet) Let’s be honest — it’s rarely the VC. It’s the mismatch between where your startup is and what VCs expect. This visual explains it perfectly 👇 Most founders think they’re “ready for funding.” But their expec

Still pitching your idea without a product? In 2025, VCs want working demos. Not PDFs. Founders are raising funds faster when they show: ✔️ AI-powered MVPs ✔️ Gamified user flows ✔️ Smart, scalable SaaS dashboards ✔️ Real traction from real builds